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Philadelphia’s defence was brilliant, especially up front as they sacked Mahomes six times, just one off the Super Bowl record, and had him under pressure from the first snap.<\/p>\n
It was a similar story in Mahomes’ other Super Bowl loss, also a blowout against Tampa Bay, and maybe some demons from that game contributed as he had arguably the worst game of his career.<\/p>\n
Mahomes passed for a career-worst 33 yards in the first half as he failed to get the Chiefs into Philadelphia’s half – and his total quarterback rating (QBR) of 11.4 was his second-worst in 133 career games.<\/p>\n
Yes, he was under constant pressure, but his decision-making was off. He was too quick to take off and run, perhaps understandably given how his offensive line was being manhandled.<\/p>\n
But his head was down, he missed some crucial throws – a possible Xavier Worthy touchdown and first-down conversion to Travis Kelce just two of them.<\/p>\n
Cutting a rabbit in the headlights figure was strange for a three-time champion and one of the best ever at the position.<\/p>\n
“I just didn’t play to my standard and I have to be better next time,” admitted Mahomes. How he responds now could define his legacy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n